Essays about: "MMVD"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the word MMVD.

  1. 1. Mitralisregurgitation hos australian kelpie : myxomatös mitralisklaffsjukdom eller annan orsak?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Eddie Leão Sjöblom; [2023]
    Keywords : Myxomatös klaffsjukdom; MMVD; mitralisregurgitation; australian kelpie; blåsljud; LVIDD;

    Abstract : Myxomatös mitralisklaffsjukdom (MMVD) är en förvärvad hjärtsjukdom som är vanlig bland hundar, särskilt hos mindre raser såsom cavalier king charles spaniel, taxar och toyraser. Sjukdomen leder till en förtjockning och prolaps av klaffarna, vanligtvis mitralisklaffen, som börjar läcka blod från kammaren till förmaket (mitralisregurgitation). READ MORE

  3. 2. Evaluation of factors that might affect the grading of heart murmurs in dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Emilia Horn; [2022]
    Keywords : murmur grading; grading of heart murmurs; factors impacting murmur grading; utility of murmur grading scales; myxomatous mitral valve disease; MMVD; dog;

    Abstract : Myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) is the most common heart disease in dogs. The first sign of MMVD is usually a heart murmur, which most commonly is detected before clinical signs of the disease potentially develop. The preclinical period of MMVD is usually long and can be prolonged with medical treatment. READ MORE

  4. 3. Predictive value of three-dimensional echocardiographic variables on development of myxomatous mitral valve disease in dogs

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Moa Isaksson; [2022]
    Keywords : Cavalier King Charles Spaniel; myxomatous mitral valve disease; three-dimensional echocardiography; prognosis;

    Abstract : Myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) is the most common acquired cardiovascular disease and the most common cause of congestive heart failure (CHF) in dogs. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels (CKCS) is one of the breeds most commonly affected by MMVD and disease progression has been shown to occur at a younger age among CKCS, when compared to other breeds. READ MORE

  5. 4. Histologisk karakterisering av myokardvävnad från hundar med myxomatös mitralisklaffdegeneration

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Kristina Törnvall Larsdotter; [2014]
    Keywords : myxomatös mitralisklaffdegeneration MMVD ; ; histologi; kärlförändringar; vänster kammare;

    Abstract : Myxomatös mitralisklaffdegeneration (MMVD) är den vanligaste hjärtsjukdomen hos hund. Sjukdomen debuterar vanligtvis hos medelålders till äldre hundar och det är främst små- mellanstora raser som drabbas. Cavalier King Charles spaniel kan ha utvecklat MMVD redan vid två-tre års ålder. READ MORE

  6. 5. Serumaktivitet av matrix metalloproteinas-2, -9 och -14 hos hundar med myxomatös mitralisklaffdegeneration

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Martin Uhrenfeldt; [2013]
    Keywords : MMP-2; MMP-9; MMP-14; matrix metalloproteinas; myxomatös mitralisklaffdegeneration; hund; hjärta; serumaktivitet; matrix metalloproteinase; myxomatous mitral valve disease; MMVD; dog; heart; serum activity;

    Abstract : Matrix metalloproteinaser (MMPs) är en grupp proteolytiska enzymer som degraderar komponenter i vävnaders extracellulära matrix (ECM). Dessa proteiner spelar en viktig roll i många fysiologiska och patologiska processer. READ MORE